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Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

This Italian classic showcases the colors of Italy with red tomatoes, green basil sprigs and white mozzarella cheese.

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( 16 Ratings)

16 Ratings

5 Stars 56%

4 Stars 12%

3 Stars 12%

2 Stars 6%

1 Stars 12%

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  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total Time 3 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

4
medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4
cup olive or vegetable oil
1
tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3
tablespoons red wine vinegar
1
tablespoon water
1/8
teaspoon salt
3
drops red pepper sauce
2
large garlic cloves, finely chopped
8
ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salad greens, if desired

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
  • 2 Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes.
  • 3 Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Layer tomatoes alternately with cheese on salad greens.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Slash fat grams by decreasing the oil to 2 tablespoons and adding 1 tablespoon water.

Fresh mozzarella is a soft white cheese with a mild, delicate flavor. Find it in Italian markets, cheese shops and some supermarkets.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
(
Calories from Fat
110 ),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
12 g
12 %
(Saturated Fat
5 g,
5 %
),
Cholesterol
15 mg
15 %;
Sodium
190 mg
190 %;
Total Carbohydrate
4 g
4 %
(Dietary Fiber
1 g
1 %
),
Protein
8 g
8 %
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%;
Vitamin C
20%;
Calcium
20%;
Iron
2%;
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

REVIEWS & COMMENTS

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Posted 8/26/2012 8:38:09 PM REPORT ABUSE CindyBonifazi said:
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Made this salad tonight not realizing the time limit for chill and I had it in the fridge for 45 minutes, I also didn't add the red pepper sauce (don't have any). It was fabulous. Lots of flavor; very fresh.
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Posted 7/30/2010 10:42:18 AM REPORT ABUSE Chrissysal said:
Rating:
The fresh mozz and tomato salad was out of this world! Not a speck left :)
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Posted 1/14/2009 11:31:17 AM REPORT ABUSE mitchfeh said:
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This was a hit for us!!!!
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